Join us for the 4th Annual Deerfield Beach Jr. Anglers Day, Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at the International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21st Avenue. A family fun-filled fishing event with fishing clinics, goodie bait buckets, arts & crafts, face painting, fishing and much more!
IGFA will be there teaching families and youth the basics about fishing and how to become ethically and conservation minded anglers through knot tying, choosing the right tackle, environmental stewardship, and more.
FREE IGFA/Pelagic Family Fun Day!
Come out to the Pelagic store in Stuart, FL for a fun-filled day the entire family will enjoy! Dunk Tank, Simulator Fishing Tournament, Knot Tying, Species ID, “What’s On Your Plate” fishing game, Casting Contest, Corn Hole Contest, Youth Fishing Seminars, Food Trucks, Music, Pelagic Girls Fishing Team, Prizes, Raffles, & More!
The 2019 IGFA Tommy Gifford Awards Ceremony will take place on October 31, 2019, during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Riverside Hotel, in Fort Lauderdale Florida. For details and ordering tickets visit here.
Each year the IGFA acknowledges outstanding captains and crew members that have made significant contributions to sport fishing through the Tommy Gifford Award. Each year, the Tommy Gifford Award recipients are selected through a rigorous process conducted by the Legendary Captains and Crew Committee. This year’s awardees are Captains Peter Bristow, Bubba Carter, John Cross, Billy Knowles, Bruce Smith, and R.T. Trosset.
FREE Learn-to-Fish Clinic with Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Description: Learn basic fishing techniques and ethical angling practices through the International Game Fish Association’s Passports to Fishing Program! All fishing equipment will be provided. Fishing is catch-and-release only. Families are encouraged to bring beach chairs, water, and sunscreen!
Starting Saturday November 16th Bring the kids to learn fishing from Guy Harvey Resorts Junior Pro – Cricket Coates. Cricket and members of the Polk County High School Bass Fishing Team will teach junior anglers the basics of fishing in an engaging and hands-on manner as well as the importance of conservation. Junior anglers will be able to complete activities from knot tying, casting, cast netting, and conservation. Junior anglers will be provided a rod and reel kit to use during the clinic and a certificate of completion from the IGFA through its Passports to Fishing program.
Free Family Event hosted by Stoked on Salt in partnership with the Seminal Hard Rock Winterfest Family Fun Day.
Free, one day, outdoor event not only fun, but an educational program for the entire family that will help bring awareness to our ocean and the efforts to preserve and protect our living coral reef ecosystems. The theme this year: “Youth Ocean Education”
IGFA will be present with its Passports to Fishing program educating the public on ethical angling practices, conservation, and environmental stewardship as well as offering free catch-and-release fishing clinics to youth and their families who attend the event.
Family fishing fun at the IGFA
Learn basic fishing techniques and ethical angling practices with the IGFA’s Passports to Fishing Program.
IGFA Family Fishing Clinic
IGFA Representatives, Captains, Clubs and Members are invited to attend the 2019 IGFA North America Regional Meeting where we will discuss new and ongoing IGFA projects in that specific region of the world. Additional events have been scheduled for days surrounding this Regional Meeting, please contact IGFA Marketing Manager Andy Saldana at [email protected] or phone 954-924-4227 for complete information.
Learn-to-Fish Clinic: Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Learn basic fishing techniques and ethical angling practices through the International Game Fish Association’s Passports to Fishing Program! All fishing equipment will be provided*. Fishing is catch-and-release only. Fun for the whole family!
Established in 1994, the Cane River Creole National Historical Park serves to preserve the resources and cultural landscapes of the Cane River region in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Located along the Cane River Lake, the park is approximately 63 acres and includes two French Creole cotton plantations.
Cane River – Learn-to-Fish IGFA Family Fishing Clinic
*A Basic Fishing License is required for adults (16 years+) who would like to participate in fishing. Visit: la-web.s3licensing.com to learn more.
For more information call (318) 352-0383 x316
COVID-19 Update for IGFA Members & Supporters
Updated: Monday, July 17 2020, at 9:00 p.m. (EST)
The health and safety of all IGFA staff, members, captains, anglers, and friends is always our top priority. As we continue to monitor the Coronavirus pandemic closely, all upcoming IGFA events are planned following official government regulations and CDC guidelines. Click here to see what we are doing to ensure your safety and check back often for updates regarding event details.
List of IGFA Events Impacted
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -Postponed until September, 2021.
For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
_____________________________
Tommy Gifford Awards Ceremony
Postponed until March 26, 2021.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
The Tommy Gifford Award is named for one of the greatest saltwater charter skippers of all time, and recipients are selected through a rigorous process conducted by the Legendary Captains and Crew Committee chaired by Captain Skip Smith. Join us in congratulating the 2020 Tommy Gifford Award recipients: Captain Bobby Brown, Captain Alan Card, Captain OB O’Bryan, Captain Tom Jones, and Bonefish Guide Ansil Saunders. For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
_____________________________
IGFA Light Tackle Open
February 9-11, 2021
Save the date! This exclusive two-day tournament will take place during peak sailfish season in South Florida. With a maximum line class of 12-pound and strict adherence to IGFA Angling Rules, the IGFA Light Tackle Open is the tournament for light tackle anglers from around the world to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.
_____________________________
37th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet
February 13, 2021
Save the date! On Saturday, February 13, 2021, anglers, captains, and industry leaders from around the world will unite to celebrate the sport of fishing in the 37th Annual IGFA International Auction & Banquet. Stay tuned for more details! For more information, please contact IGFA Event Coordinator Michelle Andersen at [email protected] or 954-924-4315.